Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Date&Time: May 14 (Thu) 10:00-15:00 (In case of rain, it will be postponed to May 28.)
Fee: Free
Location: Shin Yokohama Koen Toteki Renshujo (7 min walk from Kozukue Stn of JR Yokohama Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049(*J)

Learn folk dancing from around the world! Beginners can also come and enjoy this program.
Date&Time:
Jun.6 (Sat) 13:00-16:00
Fee: \1,000
Location: Minami Sports Center (3 min walk from Gumyoji Stn of Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049(*J)

International communication and exchange through cooking! The menu this time is:
Fried spring rolls, cooked salad with carrots and cucumbers, macaroni soup.
Date&Time: Jun.23 (Tue) 9:30-12:00
Location: 10F, Cooking Room, of Yumeooka Office Tower (Near Kamiooka Stn of Subway/Keikyu Line)　
Fee: \1,000 (Please pay when you apply.)
Limit: 30 people, first come first served
What to Bring: Apron, washcloth, container to bring food home
To Apply: Please come to Konan International Lounge (13F of the Tower) to apply. Entries are accepted from May 11 (Mon).
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990

①Tea Ceremony and the Sound of Koto
Let’s experience the Japanese traditional tea ceremony while you enjoy the background music of Koto, a Japanese harp.
Date&Time: May 31 (Sun) 10:30-12:00
Limit: 30 people, first come first served
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the Lounge.
②Housing Consultation for Foreign Residents Free consultation for finding apartments and any other questions
regarding housing for foreign residents
Date&Time: May 16 (Sat) 12:00-16:00
To Apply: Please go directly to the Lounge.
Location : Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn. of Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670

①Holidays for May: May 11 (Mon) and May 15 (Mon)
②Consultation on Education for Foreign Residents
Would you like to consult with specialists on education matters for your child. Here is your chance.
Date&Time: First Sunday of the month, 10:00-14:00
Fee: Free
③Children’s Study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers!
Eligibility: Children of foreign nationality
Date&Time: Every Sat., 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
④Hello Gathering
Enjoy having a chat with people from various countries over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: May 16 (Sat) 15:00-16:30
⑤International Mothers’ Gathering
Come with your kid(s) and make friends with other foreign moms.
Date&Time: May 12 (Tue), May 26 (Tue)　10:30-12:00
Location: Iwama Shimin Plaza (3 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn of Sotetsu Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012

YOKE Information Corner offers services in the following languages on the days and times indicated below. The schedule may be subject to change without prior notice.
Monday through Friday10:00-16:30 (lunch break from 11:30-12:30)English, Spanish, Chinese
Second Saturdays10:00-12:30 Spanish, Chinese
Fourth Saturdays10:00-12:30 Spanish, English
We are closed on Sundays and Holidays.
Consultation:
Tel: (045) 222-1209
Fax: (045) 222-1187
E-mail: info.corner@yoke.or.jp

Sum of Payment: ￥12,000/Eligible person (Payment is transferred to your bank account)
*￥20,000 for those who are over 65 yrs old or under 18 yrs old as of Feb.1, 2009
Application・How to receive: Application form will be sent to eligible recipients (head of household for Japanese) in mid May. Please apply by postal mail with a copy of your ID (Alien Registration Card etc.) and bank statement.
*Cash payments are available only to those unable to receive payment by bank transfer (i.e., no bank account, etc.); payments will be made available in this case at your local ward office.
Application Period: 6months (mid-May to mid-Nov.)
(Bank transfers: mid-May to mid-Aug.; cash payments: in End of Aug. to mid-Nov., are being planned)
Call Center for Supplementary Income Payments in Foreign Languages:
045-222-1185 Mon. to Fri. except holidays: 10:00-17:00 *Available from Apr.1
・English, Chinese, and Spanish: Monday to Friday
・Portuguese: Monday
・Hangul: Tuesday
・Vietnamese: Wednesday
・Thai: Thursday
・Tagalog: Friday
Call Center for Supplementary Income Payments in Japanese:
045-330-7222 9:00-18:00 everyday
The Website (*J):
http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/shimin/kuren/teigakukyufu/
Inquiries: Civil Engagement Promotion Bureau, Ward Liaison and Coordination Division
(045)671-3626(*J) Fax (045)664-5295

Adults between the ages of 40 to 74 (born between Apr.1, 1935 and Mar.31, 1970) who either are already receiving National Health Insurance, or will begin to receive benefits Apr.1, 2009 and will maintain will receive a check-up ticket along with a questionnaire and a list of facilities that conduct this special check-up.
Those born between the months of Apr. and Nov. will receive tickets the end of May.
Birthdates between Dec. and Mar. born will receive tickets in early Aug.
*Make an APPOINTMENT ahead of time at the facility of your choosing, selected from the list provided; you must bring the check-up ticket, the questionnaire and your most recent National Health Insurance Certificate.
Inquiries: Health Insurance and Pension Division of your Ward Office, or Health and Social Welfare Bureau (045)671-4067

Support is offered for mothers who have no other help during the day and/or seek assistance with multi-fetal children.
Eligibility for this service has been changed and is now ilimited to families on welfare, residential tax-free families, and income tax-free families.
Fee:￥250/time (2hrs)
To Apply: Obtain the application form from your local ward office and send it by mail or by fax.
Inquiries: (045)671-2455(*J) Fax (045)681-0925

Financially disadvantaged families with elementary and /or Jr. High school students enrolled at Yokohama City schools may be eligible to receive financial assistance to help cover the costs of school supplies, field trips, school lunch, etc.
Application& Inquiries: Inquire at your child’s school or call the Yokohama Board of Education School Support & Regional Cooperation Division
(045)671-3270(*J)
Fax (045)681-1415